Megha is joined by Lubna Shuja, the President of the Law Society of England and Wales. Lubna is the first Asian, first Muslim and seventh female to become President. We talk about Lubna’s legal journey and the barriers she overcame to get to her position today and why diversity is so important in the legal world. Lubna shares her views on how law firms can create a more diverse and inclusive workspace and what future lawyers should look for when applying to firms. We talk about how diversity is an all-encompassing concept and how far the legal profession has come in this regard. Lubna also shares her top tips for those who come from under-represented backgrounds and how they can successfully navigate through their legal career.
Megha is joined by Lubna Shuja, the President of the Law Society of England and Wales. Lubna is the first Asian, first Muslim and seventh female to become President. We talk about Lubna’s legal journey and the barriers she overcame to get to her position today and why diversity is so important in the legal world. Lubna shares her views on how law firms can create a more diverse and inclusive workspace and what future lawyers should look for when applying to firms. We talk about how diversity is an all-encompassing concept and how far the legal profession has come in this regard. Lubna also shares her top tips for those who come from under-represented backgrounds and how they can successfully navigate through their legal career.